what’s the secret of still being happy together after 13 years? i don’t really know and i probably can’t explain it well enough. pero pag pinilit mo ako, i’d say, it’s the little things. it’s the small gestures that reconfirm the relationship. it’s the terrific sex, but i won’t get into that for personal reasons. hehe. it’s a bit shallow, but it’s also the way jet laughs at my corny jokes. if you’ve ever heard my wife laugh, you’ll know why. it’s the humor and the private jokes. it’s the goodbye kiss everyday before i leave for work. it’s the phone calls at unexpected times. it’s the history of all those 13 years, of starting together when we were still poor, building our home from scratch and finding our place in this world.

i hope we grow our love even more as we age. i don’t have any ideals on how a marriage should be, nor do i have expectations on how my wife should contribute to our relationship – financially, emotionally or otherwise. i take everything at face value and don’t look much on the shortcomings. bottom line: i’m happy enough as it is that i have someone to grow old with.

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hey jay you made me cry with this post. i know you wrote it a year ago, and just before your appendix (that ever historic one) broke. i don’t know why and how i know you and jet today… i believe there is a special reason for making our lives touch. and when i witness your love for each other, it has a way of lighting up the darkest places where no smile can thrive.

i have to second (or third) rolly and emer’s entreaty to you… you know she wants it — for the love of jet, you will do it. but as the saying goes, you will know in the perfect time. i haven’t forgotten what you told me about your wedding specs… i hold you to that!!! i will be there come hell or high water.

thank you for the story of your love. my throat is really constricted now. 🙂